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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.52, 1,984.70 and 490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.52, 1,984.70 and 490.44 is: 734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.52 : 1,984.70 = 490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.52/1,984.70 = 490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.52x = 1,984.70 × 490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.52x = 973,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,376.27/1,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.89

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